Classic and Folk Dances in India
There are two major dance forms in India which are classified as classical and folk dance. The origin of Classical dance can be traced from the Natya Shastra and Folk dances emerged from the local tradition of the respective state, ethnic or geographic regions.
As of now, there are a total of 9 classical dance forms. The basic tenets of classical dances are as follows:
- Shringar: Love
- Hasya: Humorous
- Karuna: Sorrow
- Raudra: Anger
- Veer: Heroism
- Bhayanak: Fear
- Bibhats: Disgust
- Adbhoot: Wonder
List of classical dances
Classical Dances | State |
Bharatnatyam | Tamil Nadu |
Kathak | Uttar Pradesh |
Kuchipudi | Andhra Pradesh |
Odissi | Odisha |
Kathakali | Kerala |
Sattriya | Assam |
Manipuri | Manipur |
Mohiniyattam | Kerala |
List of Folk Dances:
State | Folk Dances |
Andhra Pradesh | Vilasini Natyam, Bhamakalpam, Veeranatyam, Dappu, Tappeta Gullu, Lambadi, Dhimsa, Kolattam. |
Arunachal Pradesh | Buiya, Chalo, Wancho, Pasi Kongki, Ponung, Popir |
Assam | Bihu, Bichhua, Natpuja, Maharas, Kaligopal, Bagurumba, Naga dance, Khel Gopal. |
Bihar | Jata-Jatin, Bakho-Bakhain, Panwariya |
Chhattisgarh | Gaur Maria, Panthi, Raut Nacha, Pandwani, Vedamati, Kapalik |
Gujarat | Garba, Dandiya Raas, Tippani Juriun, Bhavai |
Goa | Tarangamel, Koli, Dekhni, Fugdi, Shigmo, Ghode, Modni, Samayi nrutya, Jagar, Ranmale |
Haryana | Jhumar, Phag, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gugga, Khor. |
Himachal Pradesh | Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu |
Jammu & Kashmir | Rauf, Hikat, Mandjas, Kud Dandi Nach |
Jharkhand | Alkap, Karma Munda, Agni, Jhumar, Janani Jhumar, Mardana Jhumar, Paika, Phagua |
Karnataka | Yakshagana, Huttari, Suggi, Kunitha, Karga |
Kerala | OttamThullal, Kaikottikali |
Maharashtra | Lavani, Nakata, Koli, Lezim, Gafa, Dahikala Dasavtar |
Madhya Pradesh | Jawara, Matki, Aada, Khada Nach, Phulpati, Grida Dance, Selalarki, Selabhadoni |
Manipur | Dol Cholam, Thang Ta, Lai Haraoba, Pung Cholom |
Meghalaya | Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem, Nongkrem, Laho |
Mizoram | Cheraw Dance, Khuallam, Chailam, Sawlakin, Chawnglaizawn, Zangtalam |
Nagaland | Rangma, Bamboo Dance, Zeliang, Nsuirolians, Gethinglim |
Odisha | Savari, Ghumara, Painka, Munari |
Punjab | Bhangra, Giddha, Daff, Dhaman, Bhand |
Rajasthan | Ghumar, Chakri, Ganagor, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma, Suisini, Ghapal |
Sikkim | Chu Faat, Sikmari, Singhi Chham or the Snow Lion, Yak Chaam, Denzong Gnenha, Tashi Yangku |
Tamil Nadu | Kumi, Kolattam, Kavadi |
Tripura | Hojagiri |
Uttar Pradesh | Nautanki, Raslila, Kajri, Jhora, Chappeli |
Uttarakhand | Garhwali, Kumayuni, Kajari, Jhora, Raslila |
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